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.I.L.A. S.p.A. - Acquisition o Seven

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‌Acquisition of Seven

November 7, 2025









‌Highlights

F.I.L.A. S.p.A. signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Seven S.p.A. from Green Arrow Private Equity Fund 3 and the founding shareholders (Di Stasio family)

Consideration of €53.7m, of which €26.8m will be paid on the closing date, corresponding to 51% stake, and the remaining

portion in four installments by December 31, 2028. Seven 2024 results shown Revenues of €88.8m and Adjusted EBITDA ex. IFRS

16 of €14.9m, with a Net Financial Position of €9.3m (including distributed dividend for €10.0m)

Founded in 1973, Seven is the market leader in Italy in the backpack and stationery sectors, thanks to a unique combination

of tradition, quality, and brand recognition (including Seven, Mitama, Invicta, SJ Gang)

The acquisition is financed through Group Cash Flow generation and bank credit lines of €30.0m. Within the transaction

F.I.L.A. Group is optimizing the capital structure with the repayment of $50.0m in U.S. dollar financial debt, generating approx.

€2m savings on annual net interest expenses

The current CEO of Seven (Aldo Di Stasio) will remain in charge granting management continuity

The acquisition aims to expand the market position of the F.I.L.A. Group in Italy and to create synergies, leveraging Seven's extensive agents' network and an integrated product offering. DOMS and Seven are expected to form a JV to develop backpacks in the Indian market

Based on Pro-Forma Adjusted 2024 figures the combination of F.I.L.A. Group and Seven generated approx. €700m of

Revenues and approx. €118m of Adjusted EBITDA ex. IFRS16, with a Net Financial Position of approx. €183m (including €53.7m of purchase price and €10.0m dividend paid by Seven)

The closing of the transaction is expected by January 31, 2026 2



‌Agenda

1. Seven - Business Overview

  1. Terms and Structure of the Transaction

  2. Why Seven?

  3. F.I.L.A. + Seven Combination

  4. Q&A





‌Seven at a Glance


Seven is Italy's market leader in back-to-school and stationery, known for its heritage, quality products, and strong brand presence in backpacks and school supplies

A portfolio of iconic brands: Seven, premium trendsetter; Invicta, historic lifestyle brand; SJ Gang, leader in kids' backpacks; and Mitama, innovative mid-priced stationery brand

A broad, multi-category range, from backpacks to stationery, combining quality, ergonomics, and trend-driven design

An omnichannel distribution network of over 6,000 stores and a fast-growing online channel, ensuring broad market reach

A well-structured organization focused on innovation and quality, with in-house product development, yearly new collections, and a skilled team with deep industry expertise

A flexible, outsourced production model managed through the Hong Kong hub with strict quality controls, and a growth strategy

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‌Key Milestones




Invicta is founded as a specialist in outdoor gears with a heritage in mountaineering and skiing

Seven Invicta pioneers the introduction into school products market of backpacks





Launch of the SJ Gang brand targeting junior primary schoolchildren (<10 years)



Green Arrow Capital acquires 55% of Seven Invicta from Di Stasio family. Aldo DI Stasio is appointed as CEO

Seven becomes a benefit company adopting the status confirms its commitment and its shareholders to a sustainable business model



Seven S.p.A. is established in Turin by Di Stasio family as a manufacturer of sport bags



Seven acquired Invicta

S.p.A. from its main competitor Diadora





New Invicta apparel license partnership established

Strategic acquisition of a 75% stake of Incall S.p.A., further consolidating the positioning in the stationery market through its Mitama brand



Source: Company data 5



‌Product Offering

Stationery Consumable

Backpacks

Stationery non-Consumable

Other

  • This category of products refers to manufactured writing materials, including pens, pencils, rubber, and coloring equipment















  • In addition, there are notebooks and products useful to archive documents at the office

  • This category includes backpacks and trolleys both for BTS (Back To School) and lifestyle/outdoor

  • This category of products includes diaries, pencil cases, bags, organizers, diaries, cases and pouches

  • This product category mainly contains technological accessories, watches, modelling clay and umbrellas

  • Also includes surplus stock

27%

35%

28%

10%



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Source: Company data

Note: Percentages above have been calculated based on FY2024 revenues breakdown of Seven S.p.A., Incall revenues have been calculated included in "Stationery Consumable" category



‌Seven at a Glance

Key Financials

Revenues Breakdown

(€m)

2024A

CAGR 2022-24

Revenue

88.8

3.1%

EBITDA

14.9

4.7%

EBITDA Margin (%)

16.8%

-

By Channel

Retail

Incall

50%

Other

3%

4%

28%

4%

3%

8%

Mass Retail

Wholesale Export

E-Commerce

Shareholding Structure

By Brand

Shareholder

Stake (%)

55%

Aldo Di Stasio

25%

Roberto Di Stasio

10%

Bruno Di Stasio

10%

Co-Other Branding

Other



Brands Junior

7%

2% 4%4%

22%

Source: Company data

Note: Revenues breakdown based on FY2024 figures

Special Licenses

15%

8%

17%

21%

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‌Agenda

1. Seven - Business Overview

2. Terms and Structure of the Transaction

  1. Why Seven?

  2. F.I.L.A. + Seven Combination

  3. Q&A





‌Key Terms of the Transaction


Shareholding structure (%) Key Highlights



Closing

31/12/2026

30/04/2027

31/12/2027

31/12/2028

51.00%

58.29%

85.24%

87.20%

100%

49.00%

Sellers

41.71%

Sellers

14.76%

Sellers

12.80%

Sellers

Funded through additional bank debt

4.0

F.I.L.A. Cash-out (€m)

53.7

14.8

7.0

1.1

26.8

Closing 31/12/2026 30/04/2027 31/12/2027 31/12/2028 Cumulated Cash-out

The total cash consideration of

€53.7m, will be paid in five installments: i) €26.8m on the closing date; (ii) the remaining portion in four installments by December 31, 2028

Payment of the four instalments secured by a pledge over 51%.

F.I.L.A. will have the right to redeem the remaining shares of the Sellers

The current CEO of Seven (Aldo Di Stasio) will remain in charge as CEO granting management continuity

Source: Company data 9



DOMS ABB



€80.7m cashed in from

DOMS ABB (4.57%)

‌F.I.L.A. Returns to M&A After Debt Reduction and Optimization of Its Financing Sources

Financing Optimization

~€30m in bank credit lines

2.5% average cost

~$50m of US debt repaid

6% average cost



Use of ABB proceeds (€m)

Dividends

WC

M&A



Investing in M&A

Deployment of ~€30m to finance acquisition Step 1 (at closing)



Allocation of Group cash flow to finance the remaining steps



Approx. €2m net interest savings 10



‌Agenda
  1. Seven - Business Overview

  2. Terms and Structure of the Transaction

3. Why Seven?

  1. F.I.L.A. + Seven Combination

  2. Q&A







‌Reasons We're Stronger Together




Expand retail teach & enhance negotiating power

Market leadership

and competitive edge

Strengthening the presence in stationery stores through Seven's agent network,

and consolidating the negotiating power within mass retailers

Enhancing competitiveness against both domestic and Chinese players

International synergies

Invicta brand relaunch

E-commerce market

expansion

Integrated product offering

Attractive financial profile

Significant synergies expected through DOMS, following its recent acquisition of a small Indian manufacturer of pencil cases and backpacks. DOMS and Seven are expected to form a JV to develop backpacks in the Indian market

Strategic relaunch of the iconic Invicta brand, with the aim to generate

additional sales

Distributing Seven & F.I.L.A. products through e-commerce

Including F.I.L.A. products in Seven's pencil cases as part of the initial school kit

High profitability and positive cash generation driving value creation and

confirming F.I.L.A. dividend distribution guidance

Potential Synergies

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‌Revenue-Driven Synergies from the Combination of F.I.L.A. and Seven

Expand retail reach & enhance negotiating power

Synergies

E-commerce market expansion

Key Highlights



International

synergies

Integrated

Synergies

arising

from

combination of F.I.L.A. and

are primarily revenue-driven

the Seven

Revenue maximization for both companies will be achieved through the integration of their commercial strategies, the expansion of market positions in Italy and potential growth opportunities

Additional benefits will be realized through the transfer of Seven's know-how to DOMS, as well as through potential developments in the Indian market

product offering

The synergies are expected to be realized over a short timeframe



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‌Agenda
  1. Seven - Business Overview

  2. Terms and Structure of the Transaction

  3. Why Seven?

4. F.I.L.A. + Seven Combination

5. Q&A





‌F.I.L.A. + Seven Combination: Pro-Forma Adjusted 2024 Figures




Combined



FY2024PF - €m



Revenues 612.6 88.8 701.3(3)

Adj. EBITDA (ex IFRS16)

103.1

14.9

117.9(3)

Margin (%) 16.8% 16.8% 16.8%

Net Financial Position

(ex IFRS 16)(1)

119.5 9.3(2)

182.5

Including €53.7m

1.5x

Seven purchase price

Financial Leverage (x)

1.2x

0.6x

Source: Company data

Note: (1) Net Financial Position for Covenant excluding IFRS16 effect and MTM derivatives; (2) Including €10m dividend paid by Seven 15

(3) Europe Revenues to increase from 35.2% to 43.5%, Europe Adj. EBITDA ex IFRS 16 to increase from 30.5% to 39.1%



‌Agenda
  1. Seven - Business Overview

  2. Terms and Structure of the Transaction

  3. Why Seven?

  4. F.I.L.A. + Seven Combination

5. Q&A







‌Q&A








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